Discover Vancouver Sightseeing Bus and Boat Tour

Soak up the best sights and sounds of Vancouver by boat and bus. Take in some of Vancouver’s tourist essentials including Stanley Park, Prospect Park, Vancouver Lookout, Granville Island, and much more including an exciting zodiac boat tour to experience stunning city views.

Tour overview:

• Begin your adventurous sightseeing tour at Canada Place and Jack Poole Plaza, where you’ll see the iconic Olympic Cauldron, a legacy of Vancouver’s 2010 Winter Games.
• The tour then heads over to Stanley Park, where you’ll uncover the stories and history of the Indigenous peoples of the land and see the First Nations Totem Poles collection. You will have the chance to join your guide for an optional walking tour.
• You’ll visit Prospect Point to admire panoramic views of the North Shore Mountains and Lions Gate Bridge.
• Then, enjoy a driving tour, in deluxe mini-coach transportation with large windows featuring Vancouver’s must-see spots, from the sandy shores of English Bay and the lively West End to the False Creek waterfront and historic Gastown, the city’s original neighborhood known for its famous steam clock.
• Following the driving tour, you’ll ride the glass elevator up the Vancouver Lookout, where sweeping, 360-degree views of the city await you (admission included).
• You’ll visit Granville Island, a charming urban oasis brimming with things to do. Enjoy some free time for lunch and a bit of shopping, browse art galleries, explore the bustling public market, or unwind with a coffee as you take in the waterfront views of False Creek.
• Board a zodiac boat to continue your adventure on the water where you will experience stunning city views and uncover the vibrant marine life that thrives just offshore.
• After your boat tour you will return to where your tour began at approximately 5:30pm.

• A fun, friendly and experienced guide
• Optional walking tour of the Totem Poles at Stanley Park
• Admission to the Vancouver Lookout
• City and Seals Boat Tour
•  Life jackets (mandatory) and optional warm & waterproof cruising suit on cooler days

• 6.5 hours

• Tours May - September *
• Wednesday - Sunday *
  *Subject to availability.

• Please dress for the weather of the day – A jacket or sweater or jacket in case it’s a chilly day (recommended), a light rain jacket in case of drizzle and for the boat tour, comfortable walking shoes, and reusable water bottle.
• The tour runs rain or shine, unless the conditions are dangerous.
• Minimum height requirement to participate is 4 feet.
• There is no bathroom on the boat, though facilities are available before and after your tour.
• Not recommended for guests with a history of serious medical conditions including but not limited to back or neck injuries, recent surgery, and current or suspected pregnancy.
• Tour guide gratuities are not included, optional and always appreciated.

Whether you’re a Vancouver local or this is your first trip to British Columbia, check this sightseeing tour by bus and boat off your list of day trips and fun things to do in Vancouver

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